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Security report for ivescovi.ch

Conferenza dei vescovi svizzeri · Government · Switzerland

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

45/100

Risk levelHigh

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

The website www.ivescovi.ch serves as the official online presence of the Swiss Bishops' Conference, a key religious and governmental entity representing the Catholic Church in Switzerland. It provides comprehensive information about the bishops, church history, committees, official documents, and news updates relevant to the Catholic community and the general public interested in religious affairs. The site targets primarily Italian-speaking users but offers links to German and French versions, reflecting Switzerland's multilingual context. The business model is non-profit, focusing on communication and information dissemination within the religious sector. Technically, the website is built on WordPress 6.6.2 with a Bootstrap-based theme, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Slick Carousel. It integrates Google Analytics via Google Site Kit for visitor tracking. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and a professional design, though some accessibility features are basic. Performance is moderate, with no critical errors or broken elements detected. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with an excellent SSL configuration but lacks explicit HTTP security headers such as CSP or HSTS. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response policies are published, and cookie consent mechanisms are absent, which may affect GDPR compliance. Contact information is clearly provided, enhancing trust and credibility. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could be improved with additional headers and privacy compliance measures. The overall risk assessment indicates a well-maintained and trustworthy website with minor gaps in privacy compliance and security best practices. Strategic recommendations include implementing cookie consent, enhancing security headers, publishing security policies, and improving accessibility to strengthen the site's security and compliance posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

9 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

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  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
62
Security headers
15
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
45

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention ivescovi.ch, from OffSeq Breach.

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The Swiss Bishops' Conference holds a strong market position as the authoritative religious body for the Catholic Church in Switzerland. Its competitive advantage lies in official recognition, multilingual outreach, and partnerships with prominent religious and charitable organizations. The business model is centered on non-profit communication and community engagement, with revenue likely derived from church funding and donations. Target customers include church members, religious scholars, and the general public interested in Catholic affairs. Growth indicators include active content updates and multimedia engagement. The partnership ecosystem is robust, linking to Vatican, Caritas, Missio, and other religious bodies, reinforcing its influence and reach.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and no visible exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of key security headers and lack of published incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies indicate gaps in security governance. The use of up-to-date WordPress and plugins reduces vulnerability risks, but cookie consent absence and limited privacy compliance are notable. The business impact of these gaps is moderate, primarily affecting regulatory compliance and user trust. Incident response readiness appears minimal due to lack of published contacts. Security culture indicators suggest a focus on communication rather than advanced security measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  2. Add HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to improve security posture.
  3. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting and incident response.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to improve usability for all users, including those with disabilities.
  5. Regularly audit and update all plugins and themes to mitigate risks from outdated software.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Conferenza dei vescovi svizzeri
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Conferenza dei vescovi svizzeri
Description
Official website of the Swiss Bishops' Conference, representing the Catholic Church in Switzerland. It provides information about bishops, church history, committees, documents, and news related to the Catholic Church in Switzerland.
Key services
Information dissemination about bishops and church activities, Publication of official documents and communications, Communication services, Hosting news and events related to the Church
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.6.2, jQuery 3.7.1, Bootstrap 4 (wp-bootstrap-starter theme), Google Analytics (gtag.js), Slick Carousel, Contact Form 7, ESF Shortcodes, Mega Menu plugin, Google Site Kit
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No visible exposed sensitive data
  • Use of Google Site Kit for analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Google Site Kit
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is primarily in Italian with options for German and French via alternate domains.
  3. The site uses WordPress CMS with a modern theme and plugins.
  4. No cookie consent banner or explicit cookie policy found, which may impact GDPR compliance.
  5. Contact information is clearly provided in the footer with phone numbers and emails.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information is published.
  7. No terms of service or vulnerability disclosure policy found.
  8. Google Analytics is used for tracking, but privacy compliance is basic.
  9. The site is well-branded and consistent with the official Swiss Catholic Church identity.
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a stable and widely used CMS platform (WordPress) with a modern Bootstrap-based theme, ensuring responsive design and compatibility across devices. The technology stack includes jQuery, Slick Carousel, and Google Site Kit for analytics, indicating a moderate level of digital maturity. Performance is moderate with no critical errors, but there is room for optimization in loading speed and accessibility. The site lacks advanced security headers and cookie consent mechanisms, which are technical debts that should be addressed. Overall, the infrastructure is solid but could benefit from modernization in security and privacy compliance.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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